How to bid on office space for the US Armed Forces Career Center, US Army Corps of Engineers

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking to lease approximately 8,250 square feet of commercial office space. This space will be used for a US Armed Forces Career Center. The location must be within a one-quarter mile radius of North Main Street in North Syracuse, New York. The lease proposal must also include parking for seven vehicles.

A key requirement for the office space is that it must have a secondary exit. Your proposed rental amount should cover water and sewer costs, common-area maintenance (CAM), real estate taxes, and insurance. This is a chance for property owners or lessors in the specified area to secure a government tenant.

Key dates and deadlines

Proposals for this lease opportunity are due by September 15, 2026, at 12:01 AM ET. It is important to submit your proposal before this deadline. While this is a Request for Information (RFI), it is a formal solicitation for lease proposals.

Before any contract award, your business must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM registration process can take several weeks, so it is highly recommended to start this process immediately if you are not already registered. This includes obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier and potentially submitting a notarized letter.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for property owners, real estate developers, or lessors who have commercial office space available in North Syracuse, New York. Specifically, the property must be near North Main Street and be able to provide approximately 8,250 square feet of usable office space, along with parking for seven vehicles. Firms with experience in leasing to government entities may find this advantageous, but it is open to all qualified lessors.

The ideal vendor will have a property that meets the secondary egress requirement and is prepared to offer a comprehensive rental amount that includes utilities and common costs.

How to respond

To access the full details of this opportunity, you need to click the “View original source” link on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may or may not need a free account on the portal to view the documents.

Your response should contain a proposed rental amount. This amount must include water and sewer services, common-area maintenance (CAM) fees, real estate taxes, and insurance. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will use their government form of lease. For additional information, you can contact Jane Arnold at [email protected].

Practical tips for a competitive response

When preparing your proposal, ensure that your proposed rental amount clearly itemizes or specifies what is included (water/sewer, CAM, real estate taxes, insurance). This transparency helps the agency understand the full cost.

Double-check that your proposed space strictly adheres to the location requirements (within a one-quarter mile radius of North Main Street, North Syracuse, NY) and the size requirement of approximately 8,250 square feet. Confirm that the space has a secondary egress as this is a mandatory feature. Providing clear documentation or floor plans that illustrate these features can strengthen your proposal.

If you are not already registered in SAM, begin the process immediately. The registration, including obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier and the notarized letter process, can take several weeks. An inactive SAM registration can delay or prevent a contract award.